Finding the Third Proportional to 8,474 and 12,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 8,474 and 12,106 is: 17,294.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
8,474 : 12,106 = 12,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
8,474/12,106 = 12,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
8,474x = 12,106 × 12,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
8,474x = 146,555,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,555,236/8,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,294.69
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